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MedTrust, LLC

Licensed Mental Health Professional

MedTrust, LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007

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Department:

Correctional Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

Laramie County Detention Center Compensation:

$45.00 - $48.00 / hour

Description We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult & juvenile patient population in a correctional setting. Days and evenings shifts available. Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC

Key Responsibilities

Meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues

Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the facility

Conduct individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management

Collaborate with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed

Monitor psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner

Deliver care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures

Make referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody

Communicate concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel

Initiate involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility

Communicate the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel

Conduct daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determine appropriate housing recommendations

Thoroughly document all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures

Attend special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff

Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)

Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)

Corrections experience preferred

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